The average train between Pau and Santander takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau to Santander. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Pau and Santander. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Santander at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Bayonne and take an average of 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pau to Santander. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Santander station via Bayonne station and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
Pau to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
Pau to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Pau and Santander is 279.2 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Santander via Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 10h 55m.
